Dell V310 manual Contents

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Safety information	7
About your printer	8
Thank you for choosing this printer!	8
Minimizing your printer's environmental impact	8
Finding information about the printer	9
Understanding the parts of the printer	11
Ordering and replacing supplies	13
Replacing ink cartridges	13
Ordering ink cartridges	14
Recycling Dell products	15
Using the printer control panel buttons and menus	16
Using the printer control panel	16
Using the printer menus	18
Changing temporary settings into new default settings	19
Changing the Power Saver timeout	20
Resetting to factory settings	21
Saving energy with Eco-Mode	21
Using the printer software	23
Minimum system requirements	23
Using the Windows printer software	23
Updating the printer software (Windows only)	25
Reinstalling the printer software	25
Loading paper and original documents	26
Loading paper	26
Saving paper default settings	28
Loading original documents on the scanner glass	29
Printing	30
Tips for printing	30
Printing basic documents	30
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Contents April Dell V310 Series Users GuideTrademarks Contents Scanning Copying103 TroubleshootingPage Safety information About your printer Thank you for choosing this printerMinimizing your printers environmental impact Recycling Finding information about the printerProduct Information Guide Use Understanding the parts of the printerAbout your printer Replacing ink cartridges Ordering and replacing suppliesOrdering ink cartridges Select Printer Home Recycling Dell productsUsing the printer control panel Using the printer control panel buttons and menusUsing the printer control panel buttons and menus Copy menu Using the printer menusSetup menu Changing temporary settings into new default settingsChanging the Power Saver timeout To change the temporary settings into new default settingsTo disable the settings timeout feature Resetting to factory settings Using the printer control panel menusSaving energy with Eco-Mode Page Minimum system requirements Using the printer softwareUsing the Windows printer software Software installed during printer installationUsing the printer software Installing the printer software Reinstalling the printer softwareChecking for software updates Uninstalling the printer softwareLoading paper Loading paper and original documentsSheets of heavyweight matte paper Saving paper default settings Loading original documents on the scanner glass Printing a document PrintingTips for printing Printing basic documentsPrinting pages in reverse order Printing multiple pages on one sheetPrinting documents from a memory card or flash drive If the printer is using a USB connection Printing specialty documentsPrinting envelopes Tips on loading label sheets Printing on both sides of the paper duplexing manuallyPrinting labels Printing on custom-size paperPage Working with photos Using a memory card or flash drive with the printerSupported memory cards and file types Printing photos using the printer control panelIf the printer is using a USB connection Camera detected. Press OK to change settings Printing photos from a PictBridge-enabled digital cameraPrinting photos from a memory device using the proof sheet Printing photos from a digital camera using Dpof Printing from a Bluetooth-enabled deviceBluetooth Dongle Connected appears on the display Printing from a Bluetooth-enabled device Setting the Bluetooth security levelSetting your printer as the default printer Changing the printing modeManaging print jobs Resuming print jobs Pausing print jobsCanceling print jobs Changing the printing mode for a single print jobCopying Tips for copyingMaking copies Adjusting copy quality Copying photosEnlarging or reducing images Making a copy lighter or darker Collating copies using the printer control panelRepeating an image on one Canceling copy jobs Scanning Tips for scanningScanning to a local or network computer Using the printer control panel Scanning to a flash drive or memory cardScanning photos into an editing application Scanning documents into an editing application Using the printer softwareHow do I scan in black and white? Scanning FAQScanning directly to e-mail How can I improve the quality of a scan?Updating the application list Canceling scan jobsWhy am I being asked for a PIN? What is an application list, and how do I update it?Supported network security options Installing the printer on a wireless networkWireless network compatibility NetworkingPrinting a network setup Installing the printer on a wireless network Installing the printer on other computersInterpreting the colors of the Wi-Fi indicator light Before you begin Special wireless installation instructionsAdding the printer to your wireless network Assigning a static IP addressWindows Vista Advanced wireless setupChanging wireless settings after installation Creating an ad hoc wireless networkWindows XP Windows Adding a printer to an existing ad hoc wireless networkSharing a printer in a Windows environment Switching between USB and wireless connections Windows onlyUsing the printer wirelessly Using the printer locally USBWhat is Wi-Fi Protected Setup? Networking FAQWhat is a network? Where do I find my WEP key or WPA passphrase?What is an SSID? Where do I find my SSID?Wireless network examples How are home networks configured?Scenario 2 Wireless network with Internet access Why do I need an installation cable?How are infrastructure and ad hoc networks different? How do I attach the installation cable?Requirements for all devices Finding the signal strengthRemove Sources of Interference How can I improve wireless signal strength?Remove Obstacles Between the Access Point and the Printer Arrange the Network to Reduce Signal AbsorptionWhat is a MAC address? How do I find the MAC address? What is an IP address?How do I locate IP addresses? What is TCP/IP?What is a key index? How to locate a printer IP addressAligning the printhead Maintaining the printerMaintaining ink cartridges Checking ink levelsCleaning the printhead nozzles Cleaning the exterior of the printerCleaning the scanner glass Setup troubleshooting TroubleshootingUsing the Service Center to solve printer problems If Troubleshooting does not solve your problemRemove and Reinsert the Printhead Printhead errorChange the Language Using the Printer Menus Incorrect language appears on the displaySoftware did not install Make Sure the INK Cartridges are Inserted Correctly Reconnect the Printer Power SupplyPrint job does not print or is missing pages Check the USB ConnectionPrinter is busy or does not respond Remove and Reinstall the Printer SoftwareMake Sure the Printer is not in Power Saver Mode Printer is printing blank pagesPaper jam in the printer Jams and misfeeds troubleshootingCannot delete documents from the print queue Cannot print through USBCheck Paper Loading Paper jam in the paper supportPaper or specialty media misfeeds Check Paper ConditionPrint troubleshooting Poor quality at the edgesStreaks or lines on printed image Maximize Computer Processing Speed Copy and scan troubleshootingComputer slows down when printing Print speed is slowPartial copies or scans of documents or photos Copier or scanner does not respondScanner unit does not close Poor copy or scanned image qualityScanning takes too long or freezes the computer Memory card troubleshootingMemory card troubleshooting checklist Scan was not successfulCheck the Network Connection Nothing happens when a memory card is insertedCannot print documents from a memory card or flash drive Reinsert the Memory CardWireless troubleshooting checklist Wireless troubleshootingResetting the wireless settings to factory defaults Cannot print over wireless networkMove Your Access Point Away from Other Electronic Devices Disconnect from VPN Session Check Your WEP KEY or WPA PassphraseContinue button is unavailable Cannot print and there is a firewall on the computer TRY Running the Installer AgainEnable the Printer Wi-Fi indicator light is not litCheck Power Allow the Wireless Installation to CompleteSelect the Wireless Port Check Network NameCheck Security Keys Check MAC Address Make Sure the Access Point is onMove Your Access Point to Minimize Interference Move Your PrinterPing the Access Point to Make Sure the Network is Working Make Sure Your Computer can Communicate with the Printer Configure the Printer for Wireless Access AgainWireless print server not installed Make Sure the Wireless Port is Selected How to locate a printer IP addressResolving intermittent wireless communications issues Make Sure Bidirectional Communication is Enabled100 101 Change ALL Network Devices to the Same Type Check for Known Issues with the Wireless RouterCheck for Wireless Adapter Updates 102103 Index104 Dpof 105Ssid 106VPN 107